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Head of patents for Roche’s RNA Molecule Research in Roche Basel/Copenhagen

Senior European/US Patent Attorney – Based in Basel, Switzerland

Job Description

Roche’s Intellectual Property Department is seeking a senior EP/US patent attorney to lead its RNA Molecule Research IP department based both in Switzerland and Denmark (near Copenhagen). This individual will lead and IP team in a highly competitive area of science while empowering and developing great patent attorneys and staff across a dynamic & diverse global organization. The position will be located in Basel and will report directly to the Head of Patents Basel. It will entail travelling to Denmark on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead a team of individual contributors by providing leadership, empowerment, and coaching for your team in a global matrix environment, inspiring your team to perform at their best, optimizing their growth opportunities and capabilities to successfully contribute and operate in the global IP environment. 


• Pro-active engagement as a member of the Roche IP Leadership team in Basel.


• Develop & drive adaptive and creative strategies for Roche’s RNA therapeutics unit, in a fast evolving area of science, seeking opportunities and mitigating risks.


• Effective and impactful management of Roche’s RNA therapeutics IP assets: management of global intellectual property rights including drafting & prosecuting patent portfolios, licensing transactions, due diligence assessments, freedom-to-operate, infringement and validity analyses, risk evaluation and mitigation strategies for RNA therapeutics, personalized therapeutics and other novel therapeutic modalities.


• Provide strategic advice & strategy in all intellectual property-related transactions and patent challenges/litigations. 


• Effectively and pro-actively partner with stakeholders at all levels of the global organization and across all phases of research, drug development & commercialization to provide business enabling strategy, counseling and options both in Basel and in Copenhagen.


• Simplify practices and processes in an increasingly complex environment, driving change when necessary at RNA therapeutics IP to maximize value & mitigate risk-using fit for purpose solution while delivering high quality legal strategy & counsel.  


• Sustainably build enduring, productive external relationships with outside counsel and third party collaborators & partners.


• The successful candidate enjoys work in a fast-paced, diverse, & global environment while seeking to move the needle in bringing great medicines to patients. 

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience and track record of success in:
  
  
  
  • Building & leveraging global IP portfolios;
  
  
  • Developing & implementing global IP strategies or initiatives, both substantive & operational;
  
  
  • Leading or directing significant IP transactions including but not limited to due diligences, M&A, complex collaborations, asset acquisitions and settlement agreements;
  
  
  • Leading or directing adverse proceedings such as patent challenges and/or litigation;
  
  
  • Prior experience in leading teams & managing people directly or matrixed is a plus;
  
  
  • Leading as a member of a Basel patent leadership team within a corporate environment;
  
  


• 5+ years of experience post EQE / US patent qualification is preferred;


• Experience in patent portfolio creation, strategy, and counseling;


• Experience with early stage, clinical development, and launched products as well as manufacturing & technology based IP is required;


• At least 4 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or biotechnology corporation;


• An advanced degree in chemistry or biology, preferably in chemistry or other area relevant to pharmaceutical IP practice. 


• Acting as a role model in, for example, clear communication, active listening, composure under pressure, solution-oriented mindset, collaboration across local & global teams, preserving in the face of obstacles, tackling new challenges with curiosity and openness to learning, effectively utilizing available resources.
   

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Roche is an equal opportunity employer.